BP Magna Carta Quiz

1. If you wanted to see an original copy of the

Magna Carta, what city might you visit?

• a. Paris, France

• b. Oxford, UK

• c. Dublin, Ireland

• d. Rome, Italy

2. Which word best describes King John I?

• a. Beloved

• b. Powerless

• c. Unpopular

• d. Violent

3. Which of the following is an example of constitutional law?

• a. A law stating that the Governor of New York can only serve two terms

• b. A law making it illegal to drive a car without a license

• c. A law that prevents people from building on their neighbors' property

• d. A law stating that businesses cannot open on Sundays

4. Place the following events in sequence: A) France defeats King John's army; B) The Articles of the Barons are signed; C) The Magna Carta is signed

• a. A, B, C

• b. C, B, A

• c. A, C, B

• d. C, A, B

5. What was a baron?

• a. A military general

• b. An elected representative

• c. A wealthy landowner

• d. A foreign king

6. After the Magna Carta was signed, what would the King have to do if he wanted to raise taxes?

• a. Issue a royal decree

• b. Have the people of England vote on the proposal

• c. Gain the approval of the barons

• d. Submit the tax hike to Parliament

7. How did the original Magna Carta differ from the American Bill of Rights?

• a. The Bill of Rights established three separate branches of government; the Magna Carta did not.

• b. The Bill of Rights included the right to a fair trial; the Magna Carta did not.

• c. The Bill of Rights gave women the right to vote; the Magna Carta did not.

• d. The Bill of Rights granted some rights to all people; the Magna Carta protected the rights of noblemen.

8. Before the Magna Carta, the King of England was most similar to:

• a. A tax collector

• b. The President of the United States

• c. An influential army general

• d. An all-powerful dictator

9. Which American document was most influenced by the Magna Carta?

• a. The Declaration of Independence

• b. The U.S. Constitution

• c. The Emancipation Proclamation

• d. The Sharon Statement

10. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is:

• a. Absolute

• b. Limited

• c. Nonexistent

• d. Arbitrary